Mercury FourStroke 2.5 Service Manual page 157

Gear Housing
2. Tap on either side of the carrier with a leather/rubber mallet to break the adhesion between the carrier and the gear
housing. Remove the carrier and the propeller shaft.
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3. Inspect the carrier ball bearing for serviceability. If the bearing is rusted or does not roll freely, replace the bearing. If the
bearing must be replaced, use a slide hammer with the following Snap‑On Tools:
• Expanding rod CG 40‑4
• Collet 7/16 CG 40‑9
Collet
Expanding Rod
Slide Hammer
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a - Carrier
b - Propeller shaft
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a - Bearing
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b - Collet
c - Expanding rod
d - Slide hammer
Snap‑On CG 40‑9
Snap‑On CG 40‑4
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